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Lloyd Dykk (Georgia Straight) reviews The Crucible
LLOYD DYKK —Fear, paranoia, and prejudice have kindred dynamics and they define what happens in Arthur Miller’s witch-hunt play The Crucible, virtually laying a blueprint for a 1950s political witch hunt. The time of the play’s creation was ripe for allegories … Continue reading
FollowThe Crucible | Performances 10-13th at the Old Auditorium
The opening night of Robert Ward’s gripping thriller The Crucible is November 10 at 7:30pm! In an article in The Ubyssey, Jenica Chuahiock speak to UBC Opera singers Ember Lanuti (Abigail) and Alan Macdonald (Thomas Putman) about their experiences play lead roles in this production. Tickets are still available to … Continue reading
Emily Wilkerson speaks about backstage life at UBC Opera
EMILY WILKERSON —Have you ever wondered what is would be like to get backstage pass to one of our shows? Here is a sneak peak into just some of the things that are happening as we get ready for our run … Continue reading
Shadan Saul Guerrero speaks about the coaches at UBC Opera
SHADAN SAUL GUERRERO —As much as I love the spotlight (and believe me I do since I am a soprano!) I would like to take a moment to let the reader know that all of our productions would not be … Continue reading
Rebecca Paulding reviews Chan Centre VRS Simon Keenlyside performance
REBECCA PAULDING —Tuesday nights are usually pretty quiet on the UBC campus, but last Tuesday night was an exception. British baritone Simon Keenlyside and his co-recitalist, pianist Malcolm Martineau, stormed the Chan Centre presented by the Vancouver Recital Society, giving … Continue reading
Leah Giselle Field speaks about the auditioning life of a singer
LEAH GISELLE FIELD —Audition season is upon us, and students at the ends of their degree programs are knee-deep in application packages for opera company young artists programs, graduate study, competitions, and summer programs. One of the competition highlights for … Continue reading
Ever been pressed to death? Matt Chittick talks about the historical person of Giles Corey.
MATTHEW CHITTICK —Over the past few months, I have spent many hours on Robert Ward’s opera The Crucible. This is a hauntingly beautiful opera based on Arthur Miller’s play of the same name. Most days of the week, I find … Continue reading
Win tickets to see The Crucible (and a dinner included!)
UBC Opera along with Mahony and Sons is giving away two tickets and a 100 gift card to The Crucible! Enter to win through the Georgia Straight Contest page. This prize has a value of 170 dollars! The Georgia Straight is UBC Opera’s … Continue reading
Nancy Hermiston wins Opera Canada Ruby Award!
UBC Opera director and University Marshal Nancy Hermiston was honored at The Opera Canada Awards (The Rubies) on Oct. 5 in Toronto, along with Russell Braun and Jacqueline Desmarais in recognition of her outstanding achievements on stage and behind the scenes. She is also a past winner of … Continue reading
On Stage & Back Stage: Francesca Corrado talks about the multi-faceted life of a UBC Opera singer
FRANCESCA CORRADO —My day consists of heading to school for classes, working in the costume shop in the Old Auditorium and running to rehearsals. Does that sound busy? Yes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Crucible is … Continue reading